Mary has worked extensively in senior healthcare posts in both University and NHS settings. Her particular expertise is in the field of mental health and she has a wealth of experience of working in partnership with Social Services and the voluntary sector. Mary was appointed to the Trust as a Non Executive Director on 1st July 2006. Her accomplishments include:
- Deputy Vice-Chancellor at the University of Plymouth (current);
- Served on a NICE Appraisal Committee as a Trustee for the Burdett Trust for Nursing;
- BUPA Foundation Board member (current);
- Registered Nurse.
Mary is Board champion for governance and patient safety has a keen interest in health economics. She has a Diploma in nursing, General and Mental Health Diploma in nursing, Masters in Nursing (distinction) and holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Science), King’s College London, and is a graduate of the Civil Service Top Management Programme. | 
